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ABC Cubes

ABC Cubes
Title
ABC Cubes
Object name 
Alphabet blocks box
Date 
ca. 1885
Medium 
Wood, paper, metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 16.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description 
"ABC Cubes" alphabet blocks paper covered wooden box with a metal hook and eye closure; chromolithographed image on the box top of two seated children holding a wreathand a flower; box cover lithographed with the inscription, "ABC/ Cubes".
Credit Line 
The Liman Collection
Object Number 
2000.424
Marks 
lithographed: on the box cover: "ABC/ Cubes"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.